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Workplace Discrimination
Is it ever okay for employers to enforce an “English-only” rule?
On Behalf of Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC | Dec 7, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
You know that discrimination is wrong, and discrimination at work is generally illegal -- but are there ever times when it's okay for an employer to insist that an employee speak English fluently or only speak English while on the job?Actually, yes. It isn't an act of...
3 things you should know about New Jersey’s Equal Pay Act
On Behalf of Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC | Oct 11, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
Despite the fact that it's no longer unusual for a woman to be the major breadwinner in her family -- or even the sole supporter -- there's still a significant gap between what women make on the job and what their male counterparts make. It's about 20 percent -- which...
Spotting age discrimination in the workplace
On Behalf of Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC | Sep 21, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
If you've reached the age where you think more about your plans for retirement than you do your next career move, you may be looking forward to the stability your age brings to your life at work.Unfortunately, your time left on the job may end up being shorter than...
New Jersey employers not required to allow medical marijuana
On Behalf of Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC | Aug 29, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
If you use medical marijuana in New Jersey, there's some distressing news you should hear. Despite its legalization under state law, your use of medical marijuana isn't afforded any protections under the state's anti-discrimination laws.A recent case in federal court...
Unsure if you face discrimination at work? Ask these questions
On Behalf of Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC | Aug 9, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
How do you know if you're the victim of racial discrimination at work? An openly racist boss or group of co-workers may make the issue obvious -- but those are rarer than the bosses and co-workers who act in subtler ways.For many, the fact that they're already...
What pregnancy discrimination in the workplace looks like
On Behalf of Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC | Jun 28, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
There's one type of workplace discrimination that only affects half the workforce: pregnancy discrimination.Unfortunately, there's plenty of evidence that pregnancy discrimination is alive and well at many large companies throughout the United States. Women at all...
Is your company’s attempt to eliminate discrimination backfiring?
On Behalf of Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC | May 11, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
Discrimination in the workplace is a big issue these days. There's a lot of media attention and companies everywhere are eager to avoid being put in the spotlight. A lot of them are promoting initiatives designed to overcome discrimination in their past -- but some of...
New Jersey makes equal pay for equal work a law
On Behalf of Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC | Apr 12, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
It's hard to believe that the majority of women out there still make 20 percent less than their male counterparts doing the exact same jobs. The gap in pay occurs regardless of education level or industry. Unfortunately, the wage gap that women suffer is alive and...
Be aware of age discrimination during the hiring process
On Behalf of Piro Zinna Cifelli Paris & Genitempo LLC | Mar 14, 2018 | Workplace Discrimination
You can do a lot to pump up your resume and make yourself more attractive to potential employers -- go back to school, take an internship or even engage in hobbies that show your leadership and drive.But you can't reverse the clock and make yourself any younger. While...
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